Geared For Growth Property Investing Podcast

Mike Mortlock is joined by his business partner and co-founder of MCG Quantity Surveyors, Marty Sadlier, to delve into the pressing issue of under-insurance in Australia and its profound impact on Australians' ability to recover from disasters.

In this episode, Mike teams up with Peter who starts by outlining the role of the Proptech Association in uniting property technology companies, allowing them to share ideas and collaborate. Given his leading role in the proptech sector, Peter has unique insights into the growing influence of AI. He encourages listeners to embrace generative AI and explore its potential to boost productivity.

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike sits down with Ashleigh Goodchild, the founder of several Perth-based property companies including Property Profiling Perth and Soco Realty. Together, they discuss the current state of the Perth property market and the importance of engaging an experienced property manager prior to purchasing an investment property.

Mike collaborates with Melissa Barlas, Founder and Director of Conveyed, a property law firm based in Melbourne. Together, they delve into the often overlooked realm of property conveyancing and the underappreciated role of conveyancers in the process.

In this instalment of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike teams up with Max Jennings, a remarkable property investor, who at the age of 21, has already built an impressive property portfolio and is just getting started. Max shares his captivating story and offers invaluable advice on getting ahead in the property game, regardless of your age and background. 

Mike teams up with mortgage broker and Founder of Freedom Funding, Richard Morgan, to delve into a timely and enlightening conversation regarding the lending market's current state and the potential impacts of the forthcoming 2025 federal election on property dynamics and the housing affordability crisis.

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike teams up with Helen Tarrant, a seasoned commercial buyer’s agent and the visionary behind Unikorn Commercial Property, to delve into the intricacies and benefits of investing in commercial real estate.

In this installment of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike hosts Simon Clarke, Brisbane Buyer’s Agent and Director of Setir, to delve into the evolving dynamics of investor behavior amidst rising prices and interest rates. Together, they explore the flourishing investment landscape in Brisbane, highlighting its potential for savvy investors who navigate wisely and engage with seasoned professionals.

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike welcomes Richard Bharata, Buyers Agent at iProperty Finder, who shares his remarkable journey as a highly successful property investor. Despite facing adversity, Richard managed to acquire 10 properties within just three years, a feat he discusses candidly in this conversation.

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike is joined by General Manager of DPN Property Management, Cassie Nancarrow, to discuss changes in Property Management since the start of the pandemic, and why now, more than ever, it’s crucial to select the right Property Manager to help you maximise your investment.

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike is joined by Aaron Christie-David, Managing Director of Atelier Wealth, Author of The Happy Home Loan Handbook and Host of the Australian Property Investment Podcast. Together they discuss the nuances of finding the best home loan, whether for owner-occupiers, first-time investors or portfolio expansion.

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike is joined by Money Coach and Author of two books including his latest “Spending Fast and Slow”, Max Phelps. In a frank and entertaining discussion, Mike and Max talk about ways to control money better in the current climate, and why it has an impact on your property investing journey.

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike is joined by Director of Locate Buyers Agency, Shane Hiscock, to talk about building a strong culture in client relationships and creating a robust onboarding process to achieve the best outcome for the client.

Mike is joined by Brisbane-based Buyer’s Agent and Founder of LJBA, Lauren Jones, to uncover the idiosyncrasies of investing in the Brisbane property market. As Founder of her own Buyer’s Agency, Lauren is front and centre of the Brisbane market. Lauren understands the local market and in this episode, explains the nuances that you need to understand if you’re looking to mitigate risk whilst investing into South East Queensland.

It's the fourth week of 2024 and Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast knows that you're tuning in to us for property advices that you can follow on to guide you for the whole year and of course, we got you! For the whole month of January, we're uploading past episodes that you may have missed out but is still relevant to navigating the property market this year and would help you in your property investing journey. Enjoy listening to our 2024 RECAP SPECIAL SERIES PART 4 with John Lindeman where we talk all about the fundamental metrics and how they can be used to advantage in property investing. To counter the overwhelm, John lays out the strategic approach he applies to market research and provides the listener with real world examples of what to look for when considering where and what to buy.

It's the third week of 2024 and Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast knows that you're tuning in to us for property advices that you can follow on to guide you for the whole year and of course, we got you! For the whole month of January, we're uploading past episodes that you may have missed out but is still relevant to navigating the property market this year and would help you in your property investing journey.  Enjoy listening to our 2024 RECAP SPECIAL SERIES PART 3 with David Johnston where we talk all about of the boring but very important stuff! Setting the plan about what you're trying to achieve with property, where you're wanting to live, what sort of retirement income you're looking at, what your risk profile is prior to purchasing the property to make sure it fits your strategies and goals. It's a great interview on the planning side of investing in property, which I think it's one of the key reasons why property investors aren't hitting their goals.

It's the second week of 2024 and Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast knows that you're tuning in to us for property advices that you can follow on to guide you for the whole year and of course, we got you! For the whole month of January, we're uploading past episodes that you may have missed out but is still relevant to navigating the property market this year and would help you in your property investing journey. Enjoy listening to our 2024 RECAP SPECIAL SERIES PART 2 with Daniel Walsh where we talk all about his mindset as a youngster and how he got bitten by the property bug. We also do a deep dive into the types of properties that he's chasing and how he does his due diligence, the areas he selects and how he selects properties based on the needs of the portfolio. Daniel is very generous with his information and it's a great interview, which I'm sure you'll enjoy.

It's the first week of 2024 and Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast knows that you're tuning in to us for property advices that you can follow on to guide you for the whole year and of course, we got you! For the whole month of January, we're uploading past episodes that you may have missed out but is still relevant to navigating the property market this year and would help you in your property investing journey. Enjoy listening to our 2024 RECAP SPECIAL SERIES PART 1 with Marty Sadlier where we talk all about things estimating. From sinking funds, to contract milestones, disputes, and insurance.

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike is joined by one of Australia’s leading independent property researchers and Director and Founder of Hotspotting.com.au, Terry Ryder, to share his views on what we can look forward to in real estate in 2024.

For the latest episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike is joined by Buyer’s Agent and Co-Founder of Niva Property, Nigel Watts, to talk about the pros and cons of Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) and why you shouldn’t rely on them as the best guide to what a property may be worth.